Candler Hills GC
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4.6
1355 Reviews (1355)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7233 yards
Slope 128
Rating 74.8

Candler Hills Golf Club in Ocala was designed by Florida native Gordon G. Lewis. In a state that has no shortage of golf courses, Candler Hills manages to stand out. The layout offers plenty of length at 7,233 yards from the back tees. The 662-yard fourth hole is the longest par 5 in Florida. There are no water hazards on the golf course, but what it lacks in water it more than makes up for in sand. Strategically placed traps line the fairways and greens. The layout has some challenging holes but it's fair and playable for all skill levels. Candler Hills G.C. is also well known for its extensive practice facility, which has a range with target greens placed at different yardages and a short-game area with a practice bunker and undulating green.

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Course Details

Year Built 2005
Greens TifDwarf Grass
Architect Gordon G. Lewis (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $32 - $40

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Men - Shirts with sleeves and collars; slacks, or mid-length shorts. Women - Blouses with collar; slacks, skirts, or mid-length shorts

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.6
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Conditions Excellent
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Commented on 05/27/2023

Perfect,best course around!!!

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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful course, but one horrible member!

We golfed here on May 3. Beautiful day, course in great condition. We were paired with two lovely ladies. Waited a bit on each hole for a foursome in front of us.. Now, let me preface this... I am a newer golfer (been golfing about 4 years). I can only hit my 3 wood about 130 yards, 24 handicap at this course. My husband is a scratch golfer. We got to hole 11, 180 yards from the green. We all saw the foursome on the green, but to be polite, none of us hit. They walked off to their carts (which were on the cart path). I hit my shot. The ball went left and hit the cart path. It then rolled all the way down the path to the left side of their carts (very slowly by the way). I yelled sorry, but I am sure they couldn't hear me from that distance in the wind. The rest of our foursome continued to hit. While we were driving off the fairway, a groundskeeper called us over. He told us that my ball landed next to their carts and the driver of the cart, on purpose, backed up and drove over my ball sinking it in the sand!!!! He was very upset that this guy did this. I told him, if they would hurry up, they wouldn't be getting hit into! He laughed. But this one jerk was not going to ruin my day! When we ended our round the guys that did that were walking away. I had to hold my husband back from going ballistic on them! When we vacation to other golf courses (as we did on this day), we always look to see if the course would be a goof fit for us to possibly move to. I had already gotten all the info from our playing partners, loved the course, loved the houses around it. But... if this is what the members are like, NO THANKS!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

North Carolinian Visitor

Stopped by here to play as a solo en route to visiting family in southern Florida. The place was immaculate and was everything I wanted out of playing in Florida, minus the stereotypical excessive water hazards! I had an amazing time and everyone was very friendly, especially the members I was paired with and the ranger. they have one of the most impressive practice facilities I’ve ever seen, too. Highly recommend. Being from Charlotte, often viewed as a golf mecca of NC, I would say this place is very high value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

We had a great day. Course is in great shape.. we’ll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

. Candler Golf Date

Course conditions were excellent, the first 3 holes we got a little rain.

We had a marvelous time, good conversation with the starter.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!

A very challenging, beautiful and well maintained course. We drove 45 minutes to get there but well worth it. Can’t wait to go back.!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Crowded but great shape

Well groomed course. Tees for all player levels. Some long holes and shorter risk reward holes.

Staff knowledgeable and friendly. 19th hole good food and ambiance.

Played this course many times and it’s consistently in great condition but also consistently crowded.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love-live it

This course is gorgeous. The staff all around were helpful and super friendly. The restaurant is top notch. A great way to spend the day.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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